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they're really unsettled by what has happened in washington in addition to the fact that washington was focused on issues that weren't important to them for so long. but nobody has really tested these voters with the kind of nominees of the republican party, the angry base has turned to. we've not seen where the independents are going to weigh in. and if -- can the tea party candidates, and i think some of them can, some of them may not, but can they convince the independent voters that they should have confidence in them, that they can restore some confidence? gwen: that's the battle lisa muck kowske is -- lisa murkowski is trying to figure out in a written ballot. that people aren't buying into the tea party. >> it worked for joe lieberman a couple years ago. gwen: it wasn't a write-in. >> here's whether we know pragmatism is dead. it's certainly dead for the fall. but if we get after the election, let's say republicans win the house and president obama says i've got to work with speaker john boehner, is john boehner going to be so concerned with the tea party conservatives in his cau
they're really unsettled by what has happened in washington in addition to the fact that washington was focused on issues that weren't important to them for so long. but nobody has really tested these voters with the kind of nominees of the republican party, the angry base has turned to. we've not seen where the independents are going to weigh in. and if -- can the tea party candidates, and i think some of them can, some of them may not, but can they convince the independent voters that they...
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not to be part of what we consider the problem in washington d.c. but to get there and to reduce spending and to promote ideas like a balanced budget amendment and term limits and ideas that have been talked about for a while in d.c. we have been sold to voters in various states as positive ideas but they haven't really been worked on very hard in washington d.c. >> schieffer: all right. mr. buck, thank you so much for joining us this morning. very enlightening to get your positions out there. we'll be back in a minute to talk with one of the leading strategists in this movement. ♪ [ man ] i thought our family business would always be boots. until one day, my daughter showed me a designer handbag. and like that, we had a new side to our business. [ male announcer ] when the martinez family saw an opportunity, the hartford was there. protecting their employees and property, and helping them prepare for the future. nice boots. nice bag. [ male announcer ] see how the hartford helps businesses at achievewhatsahead.com. lord of the carry-on. sovereign
not to be part of what we consider the problem in washington d.c. but to get there and to reduce spending and to promote ideas like a balanced budget amendment and term limits and ideas that have been talked about for a while in d.c. we have been sold to voters in various states as positive ideas but they haven't really been worked on very hard in washington d.c. >> schieffer: all right. mr. buck, thank you so much for joining us this morning. very enlightening to get your positions out...
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este residente de washington esta de acuerdo. "yo podria decir que hasta ahora no he visto nada de lo que supuestamente habia prometido que iba a hacer muchas cosas, pero veo la misma situ1 organizacion des politico concuerda en que hay insatisfaccion, pero que es normal que el partido en el poder pierda puestos en el congreso en elecciones. "si, estan frustrados, mucha gente se esta quejando que el congreso y este gobierno no esta solucionando los problemas que tienen nuestras comunidades en todo el pais. es lo que nosotros notamos en varios estados. " la asociacion nacional de funcionarios electos latinos piensa parecido. "creo que la comunidad latina en ohio, minnesota, en cualquier estado esta preocupada de lo que esta pasando en washington. ha visto que es democrata versus republicano, republicano versus democrata. quieren ver soluciones y no quieren ver nomas las quejas." naleo, organizacion no partidista, tiene la campana ve y vota para los hispanos. "los latinos si
este residente de washington esta de acuerdo. "yo podria decir que hasta ahora no he visto nada de lo que supuestamente habia prometido que iba a hacer muchas cosas, pero veo la misma situ1 organizacion des politico concuerda en que hay insatisfaccion, pero que es normal que el partido en el poder pierda puestos en el congreso en elecciones. "si, estan frustrados, mucha gente se esta quejando que el congreso y este gobierno no esta solucionando los problemas que tienen nuestras...
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that group includes soming as here in washington. gary reports the numbers could you go even higher. when fbi agents raided the home of a suspected spy in chevy chase last october, they were expected to know the rules in the agency's 2008 domestic investigations and operations guide. agents at the washington feel office are among the 22 that justice department says cheated on a test about the guide. >> it is probably more than a couple dozen. it could be hundreds. >> he runs tickle the wire.com a website that reports on federal law enforcement. >> cheat sheets were circulated around. people were given answers and coached and it turned in to a mess. >> reporter: the justice department wouldn't talk about the case, referring calls to the fbi, which wouldn't talk about the case, referring calls to the washington field office, which wouldn't talk about it. they sent a direct saying personnel actions have been take and nothing excuses the conduct. on the front door, the fbi seal shows the eye standing for integrity. >> it is a big embarra
that group includes soming as here in washington. gary reports the numbers could you go even higher. when fbi agents raided the home of a suspected spy in chevy chase last october, they were expected to know the rules in the agency's 2008 domestic investigations and operations guide. agents at the washington feel office are among the 22 that justice department says cheated on a test about the guide. >> it is probably more than a couple dozen. it could be hundreds. >> he runs tickle...
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many locations in the 50s right now in washington. temperatures, as we look around the region, low to mid-60s there. upper 50s in prince george's county. mid-50s in montgomery. near 60 near the bay. away from the water,idewater gion and eastern shore only in the 50s. and out of the mountains, a chilly morning in the 40s. western maryland and west virginia over the last 12 hours we have had high pressure giving us clear sky. plenty of sunshine with highs reaching low 80s, low humidity. increasing clouds on thursday. a shower after sunset thursday evening. drying out by friday afternoon. details on that in just a few minutes. >>> tom, good morning. as we get under way, wre doing pretty well along the 95 corridor as you head north from stafford to the capital belays. both directions, no really hangups. and travel lanes are open. bay bridge, overnight road work at th bay bridge and then an accident after that which forced authorities to shut down the bay bridge for a while. everything has been cleared up. the accident is go. looks like co
many locations in the 50s right now in washington. temperatures, as we look around the region, low to mid-60s there. upper 50s in prince george's county. mid-50s in montgomery. near 60 near the bay. away from the water,idewater gion and eastern shore only in the 50s. and out of the mountains, a chilly morning in the 40s. western maryland and west virginia over the last 12 hours we have had high pressure giving us clear sky. plenty of sunshine with highs reaching low 80s, low humidity....
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washington state and california. again, these are democrats who barbara boxer and murray, who everybody thought would be their insurance and now they're in races that are too close to call. gwen: if you're president obama and you fly to wisconsin or washington state or any of these states which are suddenly in flux, do the incumbents greet you at the airport or find a way to be someplace else in the northern part of the state? >> in fact, in wisconsin russ feingold was not there to greet the president, although he says he will be there the next time if it's possible. but his problem is much, as he's been a real independent thinker, he is being tarred with the same brush everyone else is this year which is, if you're from washington, you're a washington insider and that is just about the worst thing anybody could be called. >> if there's anything the president can do to make a difference in these races? >> actually, what the democrats announced this week is that essentially they're going to try and make it feel like 2
washington state and california. again, these are democrats who barbara boxer and murray, who everybody thought would be their insurance and now they're in races that are too close to call. gwen: if you're president obama and you fly to wisconsin or washington state or any of these states which are suddenly in flux, do the incumbents greet you at the airport or find a way to be someplace else in the northern part of the state? >> in fact, in wisconsin russ feingold was not there to greet...
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i believe washington is not listening to us. washington does not hear the people. i will go to washington and make the statement on behalf of the people. the people do not work for you, washington. you work for the people, and i will be the voice of new hampshire people, as i have been as an advocate in my private life, in my personal life -- professional life, and as a son of new hampshire. >> i wanted to separate myself by saying when you looked down to washington, who is creating the problem? to millionaires and attorneys come to mind? we look at the house, 238 million years in the house. there are 175 attorneys in the house, and the ratio is the same in the senate. on this floor, we have to be millionaires, two attorneys, and me. that is the difference. i am one of you in the audience. i am one of the people that sits at your television, at your home, that goes to work with you. i have a job. if i lose my job, i've been is everything. this is very important, and i want to get this in before my time runs out what -- if i lose my job, i lose everything. people mi
i believe washington is not listening to us. washington does not hear the people. i will go to washington and make the statement on behalf of the people. the people do not work for you, washington. you work for the people, and i will be the voice of new hampshire people, as i have been as an advocate in my private life, in my personal life -- professional life, and as a son of new hampshire. >> i wanted to separate myself by saying when you looked down to washington, who is creating the...
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the second is the amendment of the washington statute so that the washington statute so that in fact it is really just prisoner disenfranchisement. presumptively, once someone is no longer incarcerated, they are generally restored the right to vote. would you comment on those two elements of the analysis? >> the supreme court might be waiting to see what the court does on this matter. [laughter] [applause] >> i would not be sure about that. >> you do not want to win here. >> on the second question, the aclu points out that washington amended by and continued non- incarceration of people continuing to live under custody, meaning in effect that there are more people living under disenfranchisement. it actually disenfranchises more people that are not incarcerated the incarcerated. >> which one is before? your claim has to do with which version? the one that is moot? >> not at all. what it does not do is alleviate the racial discrimination in the criminal justice system, nor does it prevent -- >> i hear your argument, but my question is if the original statute is delayed live issue befo
the second is the amendment of the washington statute so that the washington statute so that in fact it is really just prisoner disenfranchisement. presumptively, once someone is no longer incarcerated, they are generally restored the right to vote. would you comment on those two elements of the analysis? >> the supreme court might be waiting to see what the court does on this matter. [laughter] [applause] >> i would not be sure about that. >> you do not want to win here....
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he is an outside washington hand. he work in washington. and so he has the big money. he has the fame. he has the potentially the charisma and don't get me wrong, he has tremendous strengths he brings to the debate but there are some profound weaknesses and many are very vocal. >> i spent a lot of time with will them. he mentioned they're back in the clinton days. you are rahm emanuel's pollster. the word is he has asked to you look into his viability. is he right? does he have a lot of problems? >> rahm emanuel makes that decision. he is a local boix he is born and raised there. let's not lose track of that. born and raised there. his family lives, goes to school. this is a guy who will, has unbelievable leadership skills. i don't know what he'll do. >> what are the number suggesting? >> i hope he'll do it. chicago is a great city. he would be a great mayor but i don't know what he'll do. >> tell me what his number say since he won't tell me. >> you know, i look at that for about 60 years in chicago. that's the first time i heard of that. if he gets in, safe to say th
he is an outside washington hand. he work in washington. and so he has the big money. he has the fame. he has the potentially the charisma and don't get me wrong, he has tremendous strengths he brings to the debate but there are some profound weaknesses and many are very vocal. >> i spent a lot of time with will them. he mentioned they're back in the clinton days. you are rahm emanuel's pollster. the word is he has asked to you look into his viability. is he right? does he have a lot of...
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en washington adeptos al presidente correa dijeron a univision washington que estan organizando una protesta en contra los policias amotinados y en apoyo a la democracia.. pasamos ahora al segmento pregl pra ello estamos ya en compania de la abogada julia toro...bienvenida julia.. mi nombre es maria y soy salvadorena...mi problema es cuando yo entre a esta pais me agarro inmigracion con mis 3 hijas en el 2004... mi mama os papeles... sera que si ella sigue procesando o aqui me case pero s ilegal tambien, puede ayudar a el tambien?... ni usted, ni sus hijas, ni tu esposo pueden lograr estatus legal estando en los estados unidos... si lo agarra inmigracion, seguro que usted y sus hijas tengan ordenes de deportacion ... si su mama logra pedirles, usted tendria que pedir la residencia fuera de los estados unidos... no lo recomiendo...si sales y vuelves a entrar ilegalemente, estarias expulsado de los estados unidos para siempre... recomi no salir de esta pano pedir ninguna papel frente a inmigracion y espeleye nuevo aqui, estaras detenido hasta que te deporten... evite que lo detengan... eventua
en washington adeptos al presidente correa dijeron a univision washington que estan organizando una protesta en contra los policias amotinados y en apoyo a la democracia.. pasamos ahora al segmento pregl pra ello estamos ya en compania de la abogada julia toro...bienvenida julia.. mi nombre es maria y soy salvadorena...mi problema es cuando yo entre a esta pais me agarro inmigracion con mis 3 hijas en el 2004... mi mama os papeles... sera que si ella sigue procesando o aqui me case pero s...
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breaking news from southwest washington. authorities are investigating a police involved shooting near capitol grounds. capitol police spotted the man with a gun near the 100 block of c street southwest. when officers approached, he pointed the gun and they opened fire. noel on the suspects condition. we have a clue on the scene. we will bring you more as we get more details. >>> investigators say it was an arlington man who opened fire at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore yesterday. paul pardus shot a doctor before killing his mother and himself. he was distraught on the news of his mother's condition. the doctor is expected to survive. >> a storm slammed into nyc yesterday afternoon. a woman was killed when a tree fell on her car. i've been knocked down trees and snarled traffic. >>> pope benedict xvi is in london. you'll meet with the leaders of other religions today. he spent yesterday in scotland where he held an all or mass and met with the queen elizabeth 2. >> we have some news that metro may be backtracking on pla
breaking news from southwest washington. authorities are investigating a police involved shooting near capitol grounds. capitol police spotted the man with a gun near the 100 block of c street southwest. when officers approached, he pointed the gun and they opened fire. noel on the suspects condition. we have a clue on the scene. we will bring you more as we get more details. >>> investigators say it was an arlington man who opened fire at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore yesterday....
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good morning, washington. i'm alison starling. >> i'm scott thuman. we will have all the latest election results in a moment. we begin with traffic and weather every ten minutes. first, meteorologist adam caskey. >> good morning. happy wednesday. 4:30. in the belfort furniture weather center, it is a low cooler than yesterday. constable. 60 degrees in frederick. at the airport, 54 degrees. 59 in culpeper. 54 in herndon. 58 in prince frederick. a lot of sunshine today. a few scattered clouds. high temperatures in the low 80s. the average high is 80 degrees. we will have a northwesterly breeze at 5-10 miles an hour. clearing skies. constable again. -- comfortable. chance of showers by tomorrow evening and tomorrow night. not expecting much. now to lisa baden. >>> good commuter a roundabout way. overnight construction in virginia on the beltway is gone. looks good on the dulles toll gaway. noaa troubles in virginia. headlights northbound headed to springfield. red is southbound on the way to richmond. a local all the way to clinton in the right lane. qui
good morning, washington. i'm alison starling. >> i'm scott thuman. we will have all the latest election results in a moment. we begin with traffic and weather every ten minutes. first, meteorologist adam caskey. >> good morning. happy wednesday. 4:30. in the belfort furniture weather center, it is a low cooler than yesterday. constable. 60 degrees in frederick. at the airport, 54 degrees. 59 in culpeper. 54 in herndon. 58 in prince frederick. a lot of sunshine today. a few...
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i mean, what happened in washington, d.c. and the unions who were a part of this in terms of opposing what the mayor and michelle rhee did, if we make it about individual jurisdictions, the unions are powerful. some of those who oppose the refofrms in the status quo are powerful. is it good enough to step back and allow the district to have themselves. can you prevail and perform when it's this tough? >> the national leaders have to be involved and engage in the local level as well. i mean, the reform movement -- what we're doing in detroit cannot take place without very strong sup from governor granholm , mike flanigan, and michelle's case, adrian fenty. every major decision that i have made i have been sued either by local leaders, school board members, and there is a sense of urgency in these urban school districts. you cannot sit back and let children and not take care of what's needed for children, particularly more rigor in the classrooms, more effective leaders. not just teachers effective leaders. i moved 51 principal
i mean, what happened in washington, d.c. and the unions who were a part of this in terms of opposing what the mayor and michelle rhee did, if we make it about individual jurisdictions, the unions are powerful. some of those who oppose the refofrms in the status quo are powerful. is it good enough to step back and allow the district to have themselves. can you prevail and perform when it's this tough? >> the national leaders have to be involved and engage in the local level as well. i...
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washington led 27-10, last play of the third quarter, houston gets a touchdown to cut into that washington lead and they continue their rally into the fourth quarter. captains come out for the coin toss. from jeff triplette. referee: all right, gentlemen. we're going into the overtime period. it's 15 minutes in length, each team will have two time-outs, you'll have -- all replays will be done by the booth. there's the coin, the head, the tails. >> tails. referee: tails is the call. >> we want the ball. referee: which way you want to kick? ok. houston won the toss, will receive. ian: the texans get the football to open up overtime when we come back. do you have any idea what this is used for? you can do whatever you want. my team is going to come busting through that door. [ door opens ] ♪ here we go. right now! [ guys ] go! go! go! go! johnson, secure the pizza puffs in the kitchen. burke! i want a recon team on that brunette in the corner. and i'll commandeer the bud light. [ male announcer ] it's the sure sign of a good time. the just right taste of bud light. here we go. hey, you guys
washington led 27-10, last play of the third quarter, houston gets a touchdown to cut into that washington lead and they continue their rally into the fourth quarter. captains come out for the coin toss. from jeff triplette. referee: all right, gentlemen. we're going into the overtime period. it's 15 minutes in length, each team will have two time-outs, you'll have -- all replays will be done by the booth. there's the coin, the head, the tails. >> tails. referee: tails is the call....
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the gentleman from washington. mr. hastings: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. hastings: mr. speaker, the gentlelady from virgin islands has adequately described this legislation and if there are no more speakers, i yield back my time if there are no more speakers. i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlewoman from the virgin islands. mrs. christensen: mr. speaker, i would like to yield such time as he might consume to the sponsor of this legislation, the gentleman from texas, mr. reyes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas, mr. reyes, is recognized. mr. reyes: thank you, mr. speaker. i thank -- i want to thank the gentlelady for yielding and the ranking member and the chairman for supporting this bill. it's a very important bill for us for the ysleta del sur pueblo and alabama and coushatta indian tribes. i have a full statement i would li
the gentleman from washington. mr. hastings: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. hastings: mr. speaker, the gentlelady from virgin islands has adequately described this legislation and if there are no more speakers, i yield back my time if there are no more speakers. i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlewoman from the virgin...
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afraid of all that is coming out of washington. and they waiting for someone to say "stop, enough is enough." >> thank you very much. joining us are two business owners, the president of american bar products, delaying purchases. and president of grand america who is already had to lay off workers. welcome to the program. william, you her us talking about the majority of the people surveyed in your business say we are uncertain. william, are you uncertain right now about what will happen? >> he hit it right. the biggest concern is small business is the trade deficit spending more than they take in, and that is not sustainable. there are ways to stop it, raise taxes, and raise debt, or to cut spending. tax cuts would be like offering an olive branch to the business community and we are going to address it and we are not going to fix it by raising taxes on you. >> your company has to lay off workers, what is your business environment like and what do you make of what you are hearing from washington, dc? >> well, the uncertainty is un
afraid of all that is coming out of washington. and they waiting for someone to say "stop, enough is enough." >> thank you very much. joining us are two business owners, the president of american bar products, delaying purchases. and president of grand america who is already had to lay off workers. welcome to the program. william, you her us talking about the majority of the people surveyed in your business say we are uncertain. william, are you uncertain right now about what...
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the values voters summit in washington. usually it's a state for kristian conservatives who for so long had interest, overshadowed quite a bit this year by the tea party movement so today we saw what some thing of as a shotgun wedding of sorts. people teaching the value of a tea party. at center stage, christine o'donnell, who's been the big story all week because of her big upset. she's a tea party favorite, just won a republican delegation in delaware but she recently worked. listen to christine o'donnell speaking at this conference. >> the small elite don't get us. they call us whacky. they call us wing nuts. we call us we the people. we don't always agree. we don't always share the same strategy memos. we don't always endorse the same candidates or speak off the same talking points. we're loud, we're rowdy, we're passionate. >> is this, bill bennett, a shotgun wedding in the sense that if you go to tea party weddings a lot of them are conservative on the socialist issues but they're libertarian. they don't want congress
the values voters summit in washington. usually it's a state for kristian conservatives who for so long had interest, overshadowed quite a bit this year by the tea party movement so today we saw what some thing of as a shotgun wedding of sorts. people teaching the value of a tea party. at center stage, christine o'donnell, who's been the big story all week because of her big upset. she's a tea party favorite, just won a republican delegation in delaware but she recently worked. listen to...
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this is washington your way. now available in more than 1 million homes, created by cable, provided as a public service. >> in delaware, christine o'donnell defeated republican congressman mike castle in the party's senate primary. she was backed by the tea party. congressman castle put to reporters at his primary headquarters in delaware. [applause] >> let me just start by thanking each and every person here. that was a wonderful reception i wonder what it would have been like if i had won the doggone thing. i cannot thank you enough for that and i can't thank you enough for the support of all of you, not tonight, not this year, but over the years in most instances, you have made a huge difference as far as my life and government and i would like to thank each and everyone of you. there is no one i want to thank more than my beautiful wife, jane. [applause] none of this would have been possible without her unwavering support in every way. for that, i'm extremely appreciative. we have a long discussion about whet
this is washington your way. now available in more than 1 million homes, created by cable, provided as a public service. >> in delaware, christine o'donnell defeated republican congressman mike castle in the party's senate primary. she was backed by the tea party. congressman castle put to reporters at his primary headquarters in delaware. [applause] >> let me just start by thanking each and every person here. that was a wonderful reception i wonder what it would have been like if i...
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the once-popular mayor of washington, d.c. has been ousted from office. adrian fenty conceded overnight. some voters said he had become out of touch. >> in wisconsin, district attorney and one-time mtv reality star sean duffy, won his primary for congress. >> and richard nixon's grandson stumbled on his first entry into politics. chris cox came in third out of three republican candidates for congress here in new york. >>> now, to a developing story from the middle east. the palestinians are now threatening to walk out of peace talks if the jewish settlements and the west bank issue are not resolved. simon mcgregor-wood is live in jerusalem with a status report. good morning, simon. >> reporter: good morning, vinita. you're absolutely right.
the once-popular mayor of washington, d.c. has been ousted from office. adrian fenty conceded overnight. some voters said he had become out of touch. >> in wisconsin, district attorney and one-time mtv reality star sean duffy, won his primary for congress. >> and richard nixon's grandson stumbled on his first entry into politics. chris cox came in third out of three republican candidates for congress here in new york. >>> now, to a developing story from the middle east. the...
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good morning washington continues right now. @ >> live and in hd, this is good morning washington on your side. >> we have an apartment fire to tell you about in northwest, d.c.. first, we say good morning washington. i am alison starling. >> that fire is affecting traffic, but we want to start with meteorologist adam caskey. midnight tonight through about noon tomorrow. we could have some areas of flash flooding. that is a concern later on tonight and into tomorrow. here is a look at temperatures right now. we are in the 50's. arlington at 60. comfortable start to the day. you should not need air conditioner. 75 the high court today with increasing clouds this morning. more on t$e forecast coming up. >>> we will get to the breaking news in just a moment. i am telling you how this affects your commute. the list lucia -- the solution would be to use of metro rail on normal service. try to avoid 16th street near irving street is the closure. . next, we will go live to newschopper 7. we will tell to the beltway over the greenbelt area. there we are live where things are good. >>> we are
good morning washington continues right now. @ >> live and in hd, this is good morning washington on your side. >> we have an apartment fire to tell you about in northwest, d.c.. first, we say good morning washington. i am alison starling. >> that fire is affecting traffic, but we want to start with meteorologist adam caskey. midnight tonight through about noon tomorrow. we could have some areas of flash flooding. that is a concern later on tonight and into tomorrow. here is a...
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desde washington, fernando pizarro, univision." jimi heselden,el multimillonario propietario de la empresa britanica segway, murio en el norte de inglaterra en un accidente con uno de sus emblematicos vehiculos, que se despeno por un barranco hasta un rio... la policia informo que heselden, de 62 anos, se cayo en el condado west yorkshire, cuando recorria una finca rural de su propiedad en un segway, vehiculo electrico de dos ruedas... heselden estaba entre las 400 personas mas ricas del reino unido y era conocido por sus generosas donaciones a distintas organizaciones... si usted esta buscando una vacacion a bajo costo, expe en salas 8 la noche sobre la avenida carroll y la calle piney bran. el vehiculo buscado es un suv oscuro, sedan de 4 puertas, clado derecho roto y posibles daños al lado derecho del vehiculo.. si tiene alguna informacion contacte a las autoridades al telefono numero 301-840-2435.. bueno ya estamos de regreso y nos vamos hasta guatemala en donde el campeon municipal e ganando y el find e semana mesilla, t
desde washington, fernando pizarro, univision." jimi heselden,el multimillonario propietario de la empresa britanica segway, murio en el norte de inglaterra en un accidente con uno de sus emblematicos vehiculos, que se despeno por un barranco hasta un rio... la policia informo que heselden, de 62 anos, se cayo en el condado west yorkshire, cuando recorria una finca rural de su propiedad en un segway, vehiculo electrico de dos ruedas... heselden estaba entre las 400 personas mas ricas del...
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rural areas ju near 50. 63 in washington. low 60s near the bay and the eastern shore. 40s in the mountains. increasing clouds. rain likely moving inhis afternoon. heavy at times tonight, into tomorrow likely causing flooding by late tonight and through the morning hours on thursday. rain tapering off and ending tomorrow afternoon. friday, saturday, dry weather returns. near 70 saturday afternoonafter a chill j start in the 40s in the morning. how is the traffic now, jerry? >> nortest washington where the investigation continues. of course 16th street remains closed. we'll show the the parameters. 16th street and irving and 16th street and columbia. don't expect 16th to open any time soon. american legion bridge, outer loop, inner loop moving along nicely with all travel lanes open. >>> jerry, thank you. >>> 61 degrees. ahead on news 4 today, who really needs the cup of coffee to get them going? we do. >>> plus, where some local students are trading in textbooks for ipads. >>> who is now calling for a major over jaul for the w
rural areas ju near 50. 63 in washington. low 60s near the bay and the eastern shore. 40s in the mountains. increasing clouds. rain likely moving inhis afternoon. heavy at times tonight, into tomorrow likely causing flooding by late tonight and through the morning hours on thursday. rain tapering off and ending tomorrow afternoon. friday, saturday, dry weather returns. near 70 saturday afternoonafter a chill j start in the 40s in the morning. how is the traffic now, jerry? >> nortest...
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washington -- was fascinated to spend sometime with washington's documents. he knew a great deal about american history. he also knew a great deal about the american revolution, for example, that we like so many other democracies began with support from other countries. we began with french support. they have coalition support in iraq. he was well aware of the time that it took the us. to go from revolution to government, over a decade. he was interested in lincoln and the civil war. we talked a lot about lincoln and saw lincoln documents. then he had a very surprised q. he wanted to see documents of the precedence apparently really fascinates him, john quincy adams so we showed -- >> did he explain his interest? >> well, he didn't beyond the point that he was fascinated with the father son aspect of this adams senior -- bush senior, bush junior. >> i see. did he comment on anything like transparency of his from the documents? >> well, we tried to explain that we're an access agency and that americans are entitled to see the their country. i think in fact tha
washington -- was fascinated to spend sometime with washington's documents. he knew a great deal about american history. he also knew a great deal about the american revolution, for example, that we like so many other democracies began with support from other countries. we began with french support. they have coalition support in iraq. he was well aware of the time that it took the us. to go from revolution to government, over a decade. he was interested in lincoln and the civil war. we talked...
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just the mount washington mill businesses were evacuated around 2:00 this afternoon. the other big concern is fell's point the mayor spoke about that and said she is hoping they move the cars out of that area because the floodwaters might come up. they opened two parking lots, the garage, you can park in those overnight until 8:00 a.m. for free to make sure you get your car off the street. as we have seen in past storms that water comes up quickly and they are concerned with that next storm coming in they may see something like that happening coming in tonight. the mayor is having another news conference at 5:30, at the city emergency operations center so we might get more information about how things are expected to shape up the rest of the evening, for now we're live in mount washington, christian schaefer, abc 2 news. >> thanks christian. doesn't matter where you go, there is water everywhere, when the storm is hitting with the bay with high winds and rain, don harrison has been on both sides of the bay, he is live with more details. don? >> reporter: kelly it is r
just the mount washington mill businesses were evacuated around 2:00 this afternoon. the other big concern is fell's point the mayor spoke about that and said she is hoping they move the cars out of that area because the floodwaters might come up. they opened two parking lots, the garage, you can park in those overnight until 8:00 a.m. for free to make sure you get your car off the street. as we have seen in past storms that water comes up quickly and they are concerned with that next storm...
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the car was the ford pinto and the washington politician, chuck grassley. after 35 years washington still changed him. >> it's clever but not the first time somebody tried to say he's outdated. here's the barack obama ad against that guy, john mccain. >> 1982. john mccain goes to washington. things have changed in the last 26 years. but mccain hasn't. he admits he still doesn't know how to use a computer. can't send an e-mail. >> and so how does senator grassley respond to that ad calling him a ford pinto? this is pretty clever. >> i heard chuck grassley has a twitter. >> can it be cured? >> not that kind. i like to use technologies like twitter and facebook just to
the car was the ford pinto and the washington politician, chuck grassley. after 35 years washington still changed him. >> it's clever but not the first time somebody tried to say he's outdated. here's the barack obama ad against that guy, john mccain. >> 1982. john mccain goes to washington. things have changed in the last 26 years. but mccain hasn't. he admits he still doesn't know how to use a computer. can't send an e-mail. >> and so how does senator grassley respond to...
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i want to say one thing about washington, though. we ran our campaign on the premise that change begins from the bottom up. and that we wanted to come here and affect some changes that would help people in communities accomplish what they wanted to accomplish. a good example is education reform, where arne duncan has done a great race to the top. 48 states, higher standards, not because of a mandate from the federal government but because of competition at the local level. so we tried to keep our eye on the ball and remember what we were upset here. >> when you leave washington, are you optimistic or pessimistic? to i am always optimistic about this country. i am the son of immigrants, and as such, i was -- ingrained in me is the belief that this is the greatest country in the world. and i think we have enormous capacities. i think we are unrivaled in our productivity, in our innovation. i think we need to take advantage of those things in a very challenging century so that my kids can have the same sense of optimism that i did. made
i want to say one thing about washington, though. we ran our campaign on the premise that change begins from the bottom up. and that we wanted to come here and affect some changes that would help people in communities accomplish what they wanted to accomplish. a good example is education reform, where arne duncan has done a great race to the top. 48 states, higher standards, not because of a mandate from the federal government but because of competition at the local level. so we tried to keep...
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with the washington leaders. i'm going to washington to try to get the leaders in step with the american people. >> the republican nominee is millionaire businessman dave mckinley, former west virginia g.o.p. chairman and state lawmaker. he argues once in washington, oliverio will be a rubber stamp for obama-pelosi liberalism. >> they hurt with us the taxes and the healthcare bill. this is time for a change. >> mckinley is also on the air with attack ads. >> had enough of record job loss? enough of barack obama and nancy pelosi? enough of the attacks on west virginia jobs? >> mckinley is under fire, too. in his case for using past state house connections to win contracts for his companies. >> everyone has a price. that's what david mckinley said in the "charleston gazette" when confronted about the unethical state dealings as legislator. >> it's my belief to go to public service to enrich lives of yourself, not to enrich yourself. that's what he has done. >> in the nominating process, three incumbent senators hav
with the washington leaders. i'm going to washington to try to get the leaders in step with the american people. >> the republican nominee is millionaire businessman dave mckinley, former west virginia g.o.p. chairman and state lawmaker. he argues once in washington, oliverio will be a rubber stamp for obama-pelosi liberalism. >> they hurt with us the taxes and the healthcare bill. this is time for a change. >> mckinley is also on the air with attack ads. >> had enough...
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all tonight on "washington week." >> quite frankly i'm exhausted. i'm exhausted of defending you, defending your administration. and the mantle of change that i voted for. >> times are tough for everybody right now. so i understand your frustration. gwen: weeks before voters go to the polls in the mid-term elections, republicans want to take advantage of that frustration. >> the american people are speaking out like never before. they're concerned about the future of our nation. and the future for their children. gwen: but who are the people listening to? and how many distractions can one white house handle? including at the u.n. >> some sectors of the u.s. government orchestrated the attack to reversion the declining american -- reverse the declining american economy. gwen: on the senate floor. >> the appeal of don't ask-don't tell is an appeal to the gay and lesbian base. gwen: finger pointing on parade. covering the week, jackie calmes of "the new york times." naftali bendavid of "the wall street journal." tom gjelten of n.p.r. and nancy youssef
all tonight on "washington week." >> quite frankly i'm exhausted. i'm exhausted of defending you, defending your administration. and the mantle of change that i voted for. >> times are tough for everybody right now. so i understand your frustration. gwen: weeks before voters go to the polls in the mid-term elections, republicans want to take advantage of that frustration. >> the american people are speaking out like never before. they're concerned about the future of...
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gwen: we do nothing better in washington than send messages. sometimes they get received and sometimes not. but try as you might, the president can't spend every waking moment on the economy. especially when world leaders like mahmoud ahmadinejad are in new york stirring up trouble. or when there's a chance to make another pitch for the middle east peace process. but what a difference a year makes since the last time the president visited the u.n. general assembly. what's the same and what's changed, tom? >> well, what's changed for one thing is the fact that president obama is now much weaker than he was a year ago. when he went to the united nations last year, there were cheers. there were applause. delegates were taking pictures of him. his main message is we're going to re-engage with the united nations. it was an end to the so-called go it alone years of the bush administration. so he was really given a very warm welcome. and now he has been criticized over the last year as you know for having been naive perhaps in his faith in engagement.
gwen: we do nothing better in washington than send messages. sometimes they get received and sometimes not. but try as you might, the president can't spend every waking moment on the economy. especially when world leaders like mahmoud ahmadinejad are in new york stirring up trouble. or when there's a chance to make another pitch for the middle east peace process. but what a difference a year makes since the last time the president visited the u.n. general assembly. what's the same and what's...
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more to come in our next hour of "but morning washington." >>> a major -- good morning washington." >>> a major fire causing some people to leave for their lives at an apartment complex. >>> we will have the details >> coming up, a major breaking a major apartment fire. we will have the latest from the scene. >> the eiffel tower of actuated -- infatuated. the details coming up. >> big developments in
more to come in our next hour of "but morning washington." >>> a major -- good morning washington." >>> a major fire causing some people to leave for their lives at an apartment complex. >>> we will have the details >> coming up, a major breaking a major apartment fire. we will have the latest from the scene. >> the eiffel tower of actuated -- infatuated. the details coming up. >> big developments in
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you have been around for a while in the washington area. largest coffee chain based in washington. tell us how you got started. >> started in college. i started as a way to pay for college and to help a family member in nicaragua where i grew up and decided to stay with it and focus on sustainability and help farmers throughout latin america, asia, africa and grew in to a nice brand an something we really enjoy. >> what is your favorite coffee? you were to get up at 6:00 in the morning, what would you have? >> it depends on my mood and where i am in the day of the week. it really depends what i'm in the mood for. >> we will bring him back in a bit. you can get a free cup of coffee at kings farm, shady grove hospital, takoma park an national harbor. if you are a wusa 9 viewer come an say i want my free cup of coffee. that's all day long. go in, say hi and get a free cup of coffee. >>> start your day with coffee, here's bad news for those who like to come to home from work and pour a glass of wine. the record heat in california has burned out the grapes of some of the state's vineyar
you have been around for a while in the washington area. largest coffee chain based in washington. tell us how you got started. >> started in college. i started as a way to pay for college and to help a family member in nicaragua where i grew up and decided to stay with it and focus on sustainability and help farmers throughout latin america, asia, africa and grew in to a nice brand an something we really enjoy. >> what is your favorite coffee? you were to get up at 6:00 in the...
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"washington journal," like sunday at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> sunday, health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius talks about the new health care law, part of which goes into effect this thursday, september 23. she is interviewed she isadamy -- interviewed by susan adamy. >> bill quinn joins former british prime minister tony blair for discussion of their years in office. >> warren brown what -- writes a weekly column for "the washington post." >> it is arguable and justifiable that they have an argument to say we would not have a black middle-class had we not had general motors, ford, and chrysler. >> in 2008, he supported the government bailout of the auto industry. you talk about his life and what is ahead for car makers on "q&a". >> in his weekly address, president obama calls on senate republicans to allow passage of the campaign finance bill that would require corporations, unions, and other groups to identify themselves in campaign ads. he is followed by the republican address by congressman greg walden, wh
"washington journal," like sunday at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> sunday, health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius talks about the new health care law, part of which goes into effect this thursday, september 23. she is interviewed she isadamy -- interviewed by susan adamy. >> bill quinn joins former british prime minister tony blair for discussion of their years in office. >> warren brown what -- writes a weekly column for "the washington...
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o'donnell's victory produced decidedly different reactions in washington today. republican national committee chairman michael steele said o'donnell would have his full support and he praised the movement that spurred her victory. >> this is coming from the streets of america, this is coming from small towns, this is coming from neighborhoods wide and large. and the establishment in this town is so clueless and so out of touch with what real people are going through every day. >> brown: at the white house, press secretary robert gibbs played up the criticism of o'donnell from her fellow republicans. >> i think if you look at what people like karl rove or people like the state g.o.p. chairman have said, the republicans in delaware nominated somebody that they don't believe can win, i think, in the words of the state party chair, couldn't be elected dogcatcher. >> brown: in new hampshire's republican senate primary, meanwhile, a party favorite did manage to pull out a narrow victory. as kelly ayotte was declared the winner today over conservative insurgent ovide la
o'donnell's victory produced decidedly different reactions in washington today. republican national committee chairman michael steele said o'donnell would have his full support and he praised the movement that spurred her victory. >> this is coming from the streets of america, this is coming from small towns, this is coming from neighborhoods wide and large. and the establishment in this town is so clueless and so out of touch with what real people are going through every day. >>...
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desde washington, fernando pizarro, univision." otro adolescente ha sido arrestado a unaños fue arrestado el ataque la victima fue acuchillado durante un intento de robo mientras un centro impactantes s momentos del aterrizaje forzoso en el aeropuero internacional jfk de nueva york .as autoridades dijeron que el tren de aterrizaje de la nave no bajo y el piloto opto por un pansazo..al final todo salio bien ypericia de la tripulacion fue celebrada con aplausas en la cabina de la nave.. la muerte de un tudiane nivers virginia tech ce testigo se cayo desde un bal tercera parte.. el hombre no ha sido indetificado y se esta a la espera de un imo unas 100 peas han la decision del gobernador de virginia para los tramites del dmv continua causando problemas.. virgila cisionl gobernado republicano para rechazar los permisos de trabajo federales en la tramitacion de licencias de coducir continua causando rss÷s tiene otro documento? "yo todo el tiempo, 11 anos que tengo de tener mi permiso, todo el tiempo y
desde washington, fernando pizarro, univision." otro adolescente ha sido arrestado a unaños fue arrestado el ataque la victima fue acuchillado durante un intento de robo mientras un centro impactantes s momentos del aterrizaje forzoso en el aeropuero internacional jfk de nueva york .as autoridades dijeron que el tren de aterrizaje de la nave no bajo y el piloto opto por un pansazo..al final todo salio bien ypericia de la tripulacion fue celebrada con aplausas en la cabina de la nave.. la...
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>> production assistance for "inside washington" provided by allbritton communications and "politico," reporting on the legislative, executive, and political arena. >> people take a look at what democrats stand for and what republicans stand for, who we are fighting for and who they are fighting for, and we will win. >> this week on "inside washington." the campaign is on the home stretch. >> the american people are asking the question, where are the jobs? >> and a surprise announcement from the mayor of chicago. >> all will not seek a seventh term as the mayor of chicago. >> how did this guy get on page one? >> do you really think and jesus christ, if he was here today, would say, pastor, go burden that holley book. >> absolutely. >> if you look at the latest "washington post" paul, do would have to conclude that the adult book for the democrats is grim. republicans have a 9% advantage among likely voters. we all know there is a hurricane coming for the democrats. what we have not determined is if it will be a category three or eight category five. is there any good news for democrat
>> production assistance for "inside washington" provided by allbritton communications and "politico," reporting on the legislative, executive, and political arena. >> people take a look at what democrats stand for and what republicans stand for, who we are fighting for and who they are fighting for, and we will win. >> this week on "inside washington." the campaign is on the home stretch. >> the american people are asking the question,...
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at this hour we have a clear skies. 64 in washington. just outside the beltway, it's only in the 50s in most locations. 40s in the mountains eastern shore. away from the waters. right ne the tidewater, 60s. thanks to another area of high pressure that's moved in and is in place will give us plenty of suhine today. but a mild afternoon. low humidity. highs reaching low 80s. increasing clouds. small chance of needed rain. drying out onthursday. if it does happen, we'll see a few clouds. sun back in the afternoon. low 80s. nice saturday after that. how ishe traffic? >> a bunch of overnight road work. over on the capital beltway, ince george's county, live picture around green belt. as you travel between i-95 and woodrow wilson bridge moving along slowly. lig to moderate volume of traffic at this hour. rush hour picking up a little volume but nothing to worry about. 66 from 123. all the travel lanes are open. light volume from the fair oaks, center vil and beyond. >> thanks, jerry. >> vincent gray has been named the winner of the democratic
at this hour we have a clear skies. 64 in washington. just outside the beltway, it's only in the 50s in most locations. 40s in the mountains eastern shore. away from the waters. right ne the tidewater, 60s. thanks to another area of high pressure that's moved in and is in place will give us plenty of suhine today. but a mild afternoon. low humidity. highs reaching low 80s. increasing clouds. small chance of needed rain. drying out onthursday. if it does happen, we'll see a few clouds. sun back...
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our problem is that washington spends too much. in the pledge to america, we call for cutting discretionary spending to prestimulus, pre-bailout levels. cutting the amount of funding allocated to congress, freezing all pay on nonsecurity federal employees, ending federal control of freddie mac and fannie mae. understanding t.a.r.p. that would save $1 trillion in ten years alone. reducing the discretionary spending back to those 2008 levels, that would be, that would save $100 billion this year. we can get there through fiscal discipline and reform. >> that doesn't tackle the deficit completely. congressman van hollen, the question for you and democrats, can you allow tax hikes as we move forward to be serious about cutting the deficit? >> i'm sorry, david, what was the question? i couldn't hear you. >> can you rule out tax increases, not just for the wealthiest americans, but for the middle class if we're going to get serious about dealing with the deficit? >> well, yeah, we think it would be a big mistake to raise taxes on 98% of
our problem is that washington spends too much. in the pledge to america, we call for cutting discretionary spending to prestimulus, pre-bailout levels. cutting the amount of funding allocated to congress, freezing all pay on nonsecurity federal employees, ending federal control of freddie mac and fannie mae. understanding t.a.r.p. that would save $1 trillion in ten years alone. reducing the discretionary spending back to those 2008 levels, that would be, that would save $100 billion this year....
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there are too many people back in washington, d.c. who will not answer simple questions, like where they are on card check, for example. [laughter] it is easy to criticize an individual like paul ryan for putting something on the table. as i have said a number of times, i do not agree with many of the proposals in his plan. but even his plan does not balance this budget and does not get us out of this debt and 122063. i agree with you. that is unacceptable -- this debt until 200063. i agree with you. that is unacceptable. i think what we do, if we will get out of the situation, is to grow our economy. we have to strive for energy independence and stop the large transfer of wealth in our country's history, in the world history, frankly, to oil- producing countries. we can lower the corporate tax. we stop over regulating with epa regulations. and we do what we need to do to grow this economy so that we have a larger tax base and get out of the mess that we are in. it is not a mess that you cause or that i caused -- other than your last
there are too many people back in washington, d.c. who will not answer simple questions, like where they are on card check, for example. [laughter] it is easy to criticize an individual like paul ryan for putting something on the table. as i have said a number of times, i do not agree with many of the proposals in his plan. but even his plan does not balance this budget and does not get us out of this debt and 122063. i agree with you. that is unacceptable -- this debt until 200063. i agree...
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washington. >> [inaudible] >> thank you very much, mr. washington. the next speaker, please. >> [inaudible] >> mr. washington, i am happy to speak to you after this meeting. if we could ask the next member of the public to speak. thank you very much. >> [inaudible] >> mr. washington, if you could please respect the proceedings of this chamber. >> i am the executive director of the california roller sports association. i am here to express some support for something that was pretty controversial a few days ago. there was a plan to build paul archibald courts down there. i wanted to explain my point of view. since 1989, we have been a roller skating down there. it has been changed and redevelop and turned into what it is today. i have a chance to sit here and look at this place every friday. what a great place for a roller rink. many people have dreams and things that they look up and say, this would be a break rooom in blue. when the issue came up about the bocce ball court the other day, it caught me by surprise. we have been trying to work on some k
washington. >> [inaudible] >> thank you very much, mr. washington. the next speaker, please. >> [inaudible] >> mr. washington, i am happy to speak to you after this meeting. if we could ask the next member of the public to speak. thank you very much. >> [inaudible] >> mr. washington, if you could please respect the proceedings of this chamber. >> i am the executive director of the california roller sports association. i am here to express some support...
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there are not disenfranchise in washington. >> so i felon should move to washington? >> no, thank you. >> you argue that the voting rights act does not apply to the felon disenfranchisement laws, but i hear the arguments that it does not matter. it that so far as this case is concerned, and putting aside whether the evidence is substantial or not, there is a shot of discrimination. >> we do not believe that it is within the ambit of the voting rights act because we do not believe congress intended to apply -- unless there is intentional discrimination. we discussed a hypothetical a few minutes ago where you have to consider a felon disenfranchisement law and acted for intentional discrimination purposes. in that case, the court would address the under the 14th and 15th amendments. >> the problem with that argument is that we have that very case right now. the supreme court did support the claim and was left with the voting rights act claim. the case that you are saying cannot possibly occur is what you are arguing. >> a case involving intentional discrimination has be
there are not disenfranchise in washington. >> so i felon should move to washington? >> no, thank you. >> you argue that the voting rights act does not apply to the felon disenfranchisement laws, but i hear the arguments that it does not matter. it that so far as this case is concerned, and putting aside whether the evidence is substantial or not, there is a shot of discrimination. >> we do not believe that it is within the ambit of the voting rights act because we do...
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even the streets in washington guarantee it. you can't drive from the white house to the capitol without getting stuck in traffic behind taxis, pedi-cabs, and tourist mobiles that look like amphibious ducks. sometimes, we do better with gridlock. as we head into election season, we might finally get the obama stock market rally. oh, it won't be based on the president pushing his plans through congress. no, it'll be based on his programs getting stuck in a congress with enough republicans to step on the brakes. history shows that the stock market prefers a divided government. amid the mess, i must point out one surprising and hopeful bit of bipartisanship-- i am impressed that senator ron wyden, democrat of oregon, and senator judd gregg, republican of new hampshire, have put together a sensible tax reform plan. it's simple and it's fair, and it could help the economy. following ronald reagan's lead, they cut the number of tax brackets to just three: 15%, 25%, and 35%. they cut out that dastardly alternative minimum tax, flatten
even the streets in washington guarantee it. you can't drive from the white house to the capitol without getting stuck in traffic behind taxis, pedi-cabs, and tourist mobiles that look like amphibious ducks. sometimes, we do better with gridlock. as we head into election season, we might finally get the obama stock market rally. oh, it won't be based on the president pushing his plans through congress. no, it'll be based on his programs getting stuck in a congress with enough republicans to...